Finance

China signs 26 banks to digital yuan, advances mBridge
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23 June, 2026

China signs 26 banks to digital yuan, advances mBridge

China signs 26 institutions for digital yuan cross-border payments as mBridge advances toward rollout, supporting faster transactions and yuan adoption.
Philippines bans privacy coins, tightens VASP rules
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19 June, 2026

Philippines bans privacy coins, tightens VASP rules

The Philippines' central bank has issued sweeping new guidelines for virtual asset service providers.
Japan advances digital asset financial reform bill
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16 June, 2026

Japan advances digital asset financial reform bill

Japan advances a bill reclassifying certain digital assets as financial instruments, moving crypto rules from the Payment Services Act to...
Japan’s top banks eye joint stablecoins launch in 2027
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16 June, 2026

Japan’s top banks eye joint stablecoins launch in 2027

Three of Japan's largest banks are set to issue stablecoins by 2027, while SBI Shinsei Bank launches a digital currency...
UK FCA allows authorized funds to hold 10% in crypto ETNs
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12 June, 2026

UK FCA allows authorized funds to hold 10% in crypto ETNs

The FCA proposes allowing authorized investment funds to hold up to 10% in crypto-exchange traded notes, enhancing market access for...
Uganda digital payments hit $100B; Morocco advances AI plans
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9 June, 2026

Uganda digital payments hit $100B; Morocco advances AI plans

Morocco advances AI and digital transformation as Uganda pushes cashless payments after electronic transactions topped $100B.